Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether there will be an exemption for the council tax surcharge for dwellings occupied by a Church of England Minister of Religion.

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) is a new charge on owners of residential property in England worth £2 million or more in 2026, taking effect in April 2028. Owners, not residents, will pay the surcharge. The government will consult on potential exemptions and reliefs in the spring.